Roots Expert
Brandelli Genealogy Services, LLC
Donna Brandelli
Expert Genealogy Research Services in New England
How they can help
- Remote research
- In person
- APG member
- BCG Certified Genealogist (CG)
- Researches in
- United States, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Based in
- United States · New England
- Languages
- English
- Time periods
- Colonial America · Revolutionary War era · 19th century (Civil War) · Early United States history
About
Professional genealogist specializing in New England colonial research, Revolutionary War lineage, and immigrant ancestry. Certified genealogical researcher with forensic analysis background, serving clients from Ireland, England, and the United States since 2018.
Donna Brandelli is a professional genealogist based in New England with over 20 years of genealogy experience, initially as a hobby before transitioning to full-time practice in 2018. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and M.S. in Forensic Science from recognized institutions, plus a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and ProGen Study Group certification. Her forensic background enables detailed analysis of historical records and identification of brick-wall solutions. She specializes in New England colonial genealogy, Revolutionary War ancestry, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Mayflower applications, immigrant research (particularly Irish and English to United States), and Civil War documentation. She conducts research via in-person meetings, Zoom, telephone, and email, and is actively involved in professional organizations including the Association of Professional Genealogists and volunteer work at local historical institutions.
Specialties
- New England genealogy
- Colonial research
- Revolutionary War lineage
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Mayflower applications
- Irish immigration
- English immigration
- Civil War records
- Land deeds
- Census records
- Immigration records
- Military records
- Document retrieval
Additional credentials
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University); ProGen Study Group certification; Board for Certification of Genealogists standards training (referenced in testimonial)
New England, United States
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